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probable cause

 

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Noun probable cause has 1 sense
  1. probable cause - (law) evidence sufficient to warrant an arrest or search and seizure; "a magistrate determined that there was probable cause to search the house"
    --1 is a kind of
    evidence, grounds

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Probable Cause

Definition: Probable cause refers to the level of suspicion that is necessary for a law enforcement officer to make an arrest, conduct a search, or obtain a warrant. It requires a reasonable belief that a crime has been committed or is about to be committed.

Example Sentences:

  1. The police officer had probable cause to pull over the speeding car.
  2. The judge found probable cause to issue a search warrant for the suspect's house.
  3. Without a strong basis of probable cause, the officer cannot make an arrest.

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